Inter are having some difficulties at the start of the Serie A season. In September, the reigning title holders drew at Monza (1-1) and also lost to AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina (1-2). But in the first leg of the Champions League against Manchester City, Simone Inzaghi showed a real masterclass in defensive play and reduced a tough away match to a respectable zero draw.
Crvena Zvezda easily demolish opponents in the domestic league. However, the Champions League is a completely different level, and they learned that already in the opening round. Benfica are not among the tournament favorites, but the Portuguese felt at home at Belgrade’s Rajko Mitic Stadium and had a two-goal lead by the 29th minute.